TheraTogs Versus Reciprocal Electrical Stimulation on Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Cairo University15 enrolled

Overview

Children with diplegic cerebral palsy exhibit postural restrictions as a result of both primary and secondary brain damage impairments. One of the main goals of cerebral palsy rehabilitation is to improve balance and stability. As a result, the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of TheraTogs and reciprocal electrical stimulation on postural stability in children with diplegic CP.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Down Syndrome

Interventions

1- Reciprocal electrical stimulationDEVICE

A specialized programmable electrical stimulation device was used (Uniphy is the manufacturer of Phyaction787; Uniphy, Eindhoven, the Netherlands). The device has two channels that can alternatively stimulate two opposing groups of muscles (reciprocate).

TheraTogs orthotic treatmentDEVICE

A sleeveless top vest and two pairs of shorts with two thigh cuffs and limb cuffs each make up the TheraTogs strapping system which is applied to the children in the TheraTogs group. The TheraTogs suit is providing breathable, comfortable- Latex over the torso and thigh, as well as free toileting. For infection control and size fitting problems, participants are not allowed to share their TheraTogs with other patients. TheraTog's orthotic undergarment and strapping system were worn under their regular clothes, so it was neither distracting nor irritating.

traditional physical therapy program

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 8 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Diplegic children of both sexes are between the ages of 8 and 12. The level of spasticity in the lower limbs ranged from grade 1 to grade +1 on the modified Ashworth scale (MAS). The levels of motor function were between levels I and II, according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Exclusion Criteria: * If they had no major medical issues, according to their medical report. Skin diseases and allergic reactions to the adhesive tape used in this study were excluded, as were any deformities that interfered with lower limb functions, children with pace- makers who were contraindicated by electrical stimula- tion, children with visual, auditory, or perceptual deficits, and children with seizures.

Locations (1)

Cairo University

Giza, Eldoky, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

postural stability

overall stability indices had been measured by Biodex balance system

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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